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Standard Poodle Breed Description

The Standard Poodle is a active, intelligent and elegant-appearing dog, squarely built, well-proportioned, moving soundly and carrying themselves proudly. They still retain their ability as a gundog and swim well. Intelligent and eager to learn make them popular in obedience trails. Steady, smart and loyal. They will do anything an owner could wish for including obedience, shows, tricks, hunting and retrieving. Poodles are happy good tempered dogs who make a good family pets. Favored among asthma suffers because of its wooly coat.
Other Names: Barbone, Caniche
Height: 22 - 27 inches * Weight: 45 - 70 lbs.
Colors: Solid colors & Parti colors
Coat: Very profuse and dense, harsh texture.
Temperament: Intelligent, lively
With Children: Yes * With Pets: Yes
Special Skills: Hunting dog, now family pet.
Watch-dog: High * Guard-dog: Medium
Care and Exercise: Frequent trimming, brushing and shampooing of the coat. Ears must be kept very clean. Nails trimmed short and teeth brushed weekly. Even the pet poodle should attend the canine beauty parlor every six weeks or so. Enjoys a fair amount of exercise like swimming and retrieving, walks or free run. Makes a great jogging partner.
Training: Easy to train as he is very intelligent and he learns quickly.
Learning Rate: Very High, Obedience - Very High, Problem Solving - Very High
Activity: Medium - Low
Living Environment: A home with a fenced yard is preferred as he is an energetic dog who enjoys exercise. An owner of a Poodle should desire a smart, happy, dog who excels in obedience.
Health Issues: Hip dysplasia and stifle problems.
Life Span: 10 - 13 Years
Litter Size: 3 - 8
Country of Origin: France
History: Despite the claims of several other countries, France has now been officially recognized as the country of the Poodles origin though some authorities attribute Germany as the country of origin. There are also referenced to other dogs of similar type in Russia and several other southwestern European nations. The Germans probably gave him the name Pudel, which means to splash in water. Originally bred as a retriever and flushers of birds the breed became quite popular among French aristocracy and was designated the national dog of France.
First Registered by the AKC: 1887
AKC Group: Non-Sporting Group
Class: Non-Sporting
Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 9), KC(GB), UKC

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